Guardian Scholars Program

The Ball State University Guardian Scholars Program is designed for Ball State students who are current or former foster youth. The Guardian Scholars Program provides not only scholarship support but also a variety postsecondary support and referral services to help recipients achieve their goal of a baccalaureate degree.

For more information about support programs, download our support guide (PDF); An Overview of Post-Secondary Support Programs for Former Foster Youth.

Apply to Guardian Scholars

We are pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for the 2016-2017 and the 2017-2018 academic year, for incoming freshmen, current students, and transfer students. All students who wish to participate in the Guardian Scholars Program must complete and submit the application package. Guardian Scholars Program applications are
accepted on an ongoing basis for postsecondary support and referral services. However,
students wishing to apply for scholarship assistance must adhere to the
deadlines outlined in the program application. Please contact us for any questions about the application
process.

The Ball State Guardian Scholars Program also provides consultation and support to Ivy Tech Community College staff on behalf of current and former foster youth enrolled at Ivy Tech Community College East Central campuses in Muncie, Marion, and Anderson.